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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,533.25, 33,855.89 and 13,355.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,533.25, 33,855.89 and 13,355.25 is: 18,430.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,533.25 : 33,855.89 = 13,355.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,533.25/33,855.89 = 13,355.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,533.25x = 33,855.89 × 13,355.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,533.25x = 452,153,808.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,153,808.15/24,533.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,430.25

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